Why does the noun Pferd have the article das?
This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.
Declension table for German noun Pferd
How it changes across the four cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | das Pferd | ein Pferd | kein Pferd |
| Akkusativ | das Pferd | ein Pferd | kein Pferd |
| Dativ | dem Pferd | einem Pferd | keinem Pferd |
| Genitiv | des Pferdes | eines Pferdes | keines Pferdes |
| Nominativ | die Pferde | Pferde | keine Pferde |
| Akkusativ | die Pferde | Pferde | keine Pferde |
| Dativ | den Pferden | Pferden | keinen Pferden |
| Genitiv | der Pferde | Pferde | keiner Pferde |
Examples in context
Real sentences using Pferd in different cases.
| Case | Definite | Indefinite | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominativ | Das große Pferd frisst Gras.The big horse eats grass. | Ein schnelles Pferd läuft dort.A fast horse runs there. | Kein kleines Pferd ist hier.No small horse is here. |
| Akkusativ | Ich sehe das weiße Pferd.I see the white horse. | Er hat ein junges Pferd.He has a young horse. | Wir kaufen kein krankes Pferd.We don't buy a sick horse. |
| Dativ | Ich gebe dem kranken Pferd Wasser.I give water to the sick horse. | Sie hilft einem alten Pferd.She helps an old horse. | Ich traue keinem fremden Pferd.I don't trust any strange horse. |
| Genitiv | Die Farbe des braunen Pferdes ist schön.The color of the brown horse is beautiful. | Das Fell eines jungen Pferdes glänzt.The coat of a young horse shines. | Der Wert keines kranken Pferdes steigt.The value of no sick horse increases. |
| Nominativ | Die braunen Pferde sind müde.The brown horses are tired. | Schöne Pferde galoppieren frei.Beautiful horses gallop freely. | Keine alten Pferde leben hier.No old horses live here. |
| Akkusativ | Sie füttert die kleinen Pferde.She feeds the small horses. | Ich mag schnelle Pferde sehr.I like fast horses very much. | Er hat keine wilden Pferde.He has no wild horses. |
| Dativ | Er spricht mit den neuen Pferden.He talks to the new horses. | Wir geben guten Pferden Futter.We give food to good horses. | Ich helfe keinen müden Pferden.I don't help any tired horses. |
| Genitiv | Die Stärke der wilden Pferde ist groß.The strength of the wild horses is great. | Das Leben guter Pferde ist schön.The life of good horses is beautiful. | Die Herkunft keiner alten Pferde ist bekannt.The origin of no old horses is known. |
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.
Is it der, die, or das Pferd?
It is das Pferd. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Pferd is neuter. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.
What CEFR level is the word Pferd?
The German noun Pferd is categorized as Beginner (A1) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.
What is the plural of das Pferd?
The plural form of das Pferd is die Pferde. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”
What does das Pferd mean in English?
The German word das Pferd translates to “horse” in English.
How do you decline das Pferd?
Like all German nouns, Pferd changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
- Nominativ: das Pferd
- Akkusativ: das Pferd
- Dativ: dem Pferd
- Genitiv: des Pferdes
These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.
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